Hello friends and welcome to this Lectio Divina on Psalm 29.
Recording outside,
Please welcome the sounds of life,
Of nature,
As part of this meditation.
And as we begin,
I invite you to come to a place of stillness.
Let yourself arrive into this moment,
Into this space and into this time.
Letting go of the day so far and of what's to come.
Taking a few moments to surrender your burdens.
To offer to the beloved anything that is causing you anxiety or distress.
Know that those things are seen and responded to and that you are deeply cared for.
As you come to stillness,
Notice your breath and if it's helpful,
Take some longer,
Deeper breaths.
Allowing your shoulders to drop as you exhale.
Welcoming peace,
Welcoming stillness.
I'm going to read this Psalm three times.
And on this first reading,
Simply let the words come without feeling the need to attach or notice any in particular.
Psalm 29.
Give praise to the beloved,
O heavenly hosts.
Sing of love's glory and strength.
Exalt the glory of love's name.
Adore the beloved in holy splendor.
The voice of the beloved is upon the waters.
Love's voice echoes over the oceans and seas.
The voice of love is powerful.
Majestic is the heart of love.
The mercy of the beloved breaks the bonds of oppression.
Shatters the chains of injustice.
Love invites all to the dance of freedom to sing the beloved song of truth.
The voice of love strikes with fire upon the hearts of stone.
The voice of love uproots the thorns of fear.
Love uproots fear in every open heart.
The voice of love is heard in every storm and strips the ego bare.
And in the heart's chapel all cry peace and glory forever.
The beloved lives in our hearts.
Love dwells with us forever.
You who awaken to the light of universal oneness will know the blessed joy of serving in the great work of love.
On this second reading,
I invite you to notice any words or phrases that capture your attention.
Give praise to the beloved,
O heavenly hosts.
Sing of love's glory and strength.
Exalt the glory of love's name.
Adore the beloved in holy splendor.
The voice of the beloved is upon the waters.
Love's voice echoes over the oceans and seas.
The voice of love is powerful.
Majestic is the heart of love.
The mercy of the beloved breaks the bonds of oppression,
Shatters the chains of injustice.
Love invites all to the dance of freedom to sing the beloved song of truth.
The voice of love strikes with fire upon the hearts of stone.
The voice of love uproots the thorns of fear.
Love uproots fear in every open heart.
The voice of love is heard in every storm and strips the ego bare.
And in the heart's chapel all cry peace and glory forever.
The beloved lives in our hearts.
Love dwells with us forever.
You who awaken to the light of universal oneness will know the blessed joy of serving in the great work of love.
This third and final reading is an opportunity to welcome those words or phrases that you noticed.
To offer their gift.
To be received more deeply into yourself.
Do they invite anything?
What do they stir within?
Do they raise questions?
Do they simply bring you an offering of hope and peace and love?
Just going to wait for the plane to go over.
So this third and final reading.
Give praise to the beloved,
O heavenly hosts.
Sing of love's glory and strength.
Exalt the glory of love's name.
Adore the beloved in holy splendor.
The voice of the beloved is upon the waters.
Love's voice echoes over the oceans and seas.
The voice of love is powerful.
Majestic is the heart of love.
The mercy of the beloved breaks the bonds of oppression.
Shatters the chain,
Chains of injustice.
Love invites all to the dance of freedom.
To sing the beloved song of truth.
The voice of love strikes with fire upon hearts of stone.
The voice of love uproots the thorns of fear.
Love uproots fear in every open heart.
The voice of love is heard in every storm and strips the ego bare.
And in the heart's chapel all cry peace and glory forever.
The beloved lives in our hearts.
Love dwells with us forever.
You who awaken to the light of universal oneness will know the blessed joy of serving in the great work of love.
May you know and experience the love of your beloved.
May you know and experience your beloved taking care of you.
Of responding to your needs and of holding you in great love,
Compassion and kindness.
Amen.
